Tila Tequila Fans

The Rock Confidential interview with Tila Tequila was mainly about her experience on the show “Surviving Nugent.” She definitely gives the viewers and her fans the insider about the taping of the show! If you enjoyed the reality show on VH1 you’ll enjoy this exclusive interview as well!

Source: Rock Confidential

Rock Confidential: There are a few things I want to discuss, but SURVIVING NUGENT has got to be the first! How were you approached to be on the show?
Tila Tequila: I don’t know how but these people called me out of nowhere. I guess they probably still had my profile from a while ago or something.

Rock Confidential: Did you know much about Ted Nugent’s personality before going on the show? I’m sure you knew a couple of his songs but did you have any idea he was so over-the-top with himself?
Tila Tequila: Yea, I knew of Ted Nugent and I heard a lot of crazy stuff about him. Prior to that I’d never met him or been to his concerts or anything so it made me kinda nervous.

Rock Confidential: What was the first thing you said to yourself the first time you met Ted?
Tila Tequila: This is going to be easy! haha!

Rock Confidential: Only the people like you who were there for the experience got to see IT ALL. What are some things editors cut out of the final production?
Tila Tequila: Oh god, they cut out A LOT! For instance, Joe (the black guy) quit the show on the first day, but they tried to make him stay so it wouldn’t mess up the show. Also, I got one of the camera guys fired…hahaha! But it wasn’t my fault man! =P I also DID jump into the pool to save the geese as well but they didn’t show that part dammit! I was pissed off! There was a lot of stuff they didn’t show…..

Rock Confidential: Ted’s been known to be quite the womanizer over the years…Shemane has finally calmed him down, though. Were you able to pick up on the reason(s) women are/were attracted to him?
Tila Tequila: Ummm…..maybe cuz he’s a rockstar?? lol….I have no idea…Ted was before my time.

Rock Confidential: Did you do anything on the show that you never in a million years thought you would have done?
Tila Tequila: Nah, they picked me to be on the show thinking that I was going to be like, “eww gross! Ewww!” But it was actually a lot of fun. It’s not everyday you get to gut and skin a boar you know? Or make your own shitter…haha!

Rock Confidential: The final round of the competition was pretty rough. Did you think the producers thought a female would have made it as far as you did? Do you think you would have had a chance to win?
Tila Tequila: I thought I should’ve won dammit! Darren (the guy that won) was crying like a little girl and complaining the whole time, and Joe (the black guy) quit on his first day of being there…but hey….maybe Shemane didn’t want to see me win?? haha!

Rock Confidential: Were you offended when Ted said you were a “rich bitch?”
Tila Tequila: Nah that’s more like a compliment. I mean, he couldn’t find anything else to say about me so that was his only excuse…how predictable that he was going to use that line.

Rock Confidential: What did you learn from the show?
Tila Tequila: That being away from the real world, not having watches or cell phones or hot guys around will drive you insane! lol….

Rock Confidential: As a child, you grew up in a gated religious community. You weren’t allowed access to the outside world. Do you think growing up this way made you into a go-getter and more open minded about doing what you wanted with your life?
Tila Tequlia: Of course it did! A lot of stuff that happened to me growing up and it gave me a LOT of street smart and being able to live out this thing we call life.

Rock Confidential: Besides being one of the most gorgeous women on the planet, you’re also a very talented individual. Tell me about your band, Beyond Betty Jean.
Tila Tequila: Good….the fun questions are here! haha! Anyway, people act surprised when they find out I sing for a rock band just because I model as well. I mean, people should really never judge a book by it’s cover, but then again I don’t really care because my work speaks for itself. Anyway, so right now we don’t have anything online yet, HOWEVER we have a mini tour set up for anybody who would like to come to our live shows to check us out. Then after this mini-tour we will be on hiatus for a while to finish writing and recording the rest of our album. Our major influences include the Pixies, My Bloody Valentine, and a little bit of punk…it’s different. You guys should definitely check us out. It’s a 4 piece band with 3 other guys and myself, the singer. It is definitely a lot of work and it can get stressful but once I’m on that stage performing for people….it’s a whole other story. You can get more info about my shows and stuff at my website for now, www.tilashotspot.com

Rock Confidential: Some bands are together for fun - Some are after record deals and worldwide fame. What do you want to do with Beyond Betty Jean?
Tila Tequila: Well first and foremost I’d like to have respect for my band. That comes first and then the getting signed comes after. I mean, to be honest? Who wouldn’t like to have some recognition for their hard work? And on top of that, making music costs money…so getting paid wouldn’t be so bad either.

Rock Confidential: Who are some of your influences? Can you remember the first time you heard someone on the radio and thought, “I’ve got to do that!”
Tila Tequila: It wasn’t on the radio. It was more like in my choir class in middle school and my drama class. Everytime we had to perform I loved every second of it. I knew that I had something special that I needed to show off to the world. Then when I was in highschool my friend took me to my first concert, which was actually a Janet Jackson concert! haha! But either way, I just loved the way she got to be onstage in front of thousands and had everyone singing to her stuff….must be a great damn feeling! But nothing beats a live band playing…it’s raw power and energy, none of that lip-singing shit..

Rock Confidential: Bands sometimes hate this question, others get a kick out of it. How would you describe your music to someone that’s never heard it?
Tila Tequila: I honestly have a problem with this all the time because I really don’t know what you would call us. I myself,hate labeling music however,it does help to kinda list influences and stuff, which I already covered in one of the questions. I mean, we are always working on new stuff and we only do what we feel is right…not what’s “in” or trying really hard to sound like someone else…I just sing and write what I feel is in my heart and I don’t care what anybody else thinks of it. I am damn proud because I get to do what I love most, and having other people appreciate my music will only be a super bonus. We had our first live show right here in L.A. on October 12th and it was packed! I was so appreciative of everyone that came out to support our band for our first show. I was nervous but it turned out awesome once I got onstage and saw how everyone was really diggin’ it. It was awesome! After a while I just forgot that there were people there….it was like I got lost in my own little world for a second and all my problems went away.

Which do you prefer, why:
Rock Confidential: Gibson or Fender?
Tila Tequila: Fender….only because my first guitar was a Fender and she’s my baby…haha!

Rock Confidential: Playboy or Maxim?
Tila Tequila: I’ve been in Playboy numerous times however I’m sorry to say I’d rather read Maxim. Playboy can have too much of the same types of women. It can get boring. I like some flava…haha!

Rock Confidential: Ted or Rocco?
Tila Tequila: Rocco, he’s easier to manipulate…haha!

Rock Confidential: MTV or VH1?
Tila Tequila: Ummm…..MTV like back in the 80’s when it was good…haha!

Rock Confidential: Recording in the studio or playing live?
Tila Tequila: oh playing live..for sure! Long hours in the studio with all the boys can be draining….

Rock Confidential: KISS or 50 Cent?
Tila Tequla: KISS!

Rock Confidential: Motley Crue or Eminem?
Tila Tequila: MOTLEY CRUE! All the hot strippers dance to their shit! haha! Me or …um, ME - Wait…how big is your cock?? lol….

Rock Confidential: Kissing ass or kicking ass?
Tila Tequila: How about kiss my ass or I’ll kick your ass??

Rock Confidential: Buying CDs or burning CDs?
Tila Tequila: Buying CD’s that are great albums and burning those one hit wonders…haha!

Rock Confidential: You’ve had quite an accomplished modeling career so far. What are some of your immediate plans?
Tila Tequila: My band…DUH! =P

Rock Confidential: You have an extremely involved website. You do a lot of writing and updates. How important is your website to you?
Tila Tequila: It’s pretty much my life…it’s a good way to let out whatever it is that I need to let out. Everything that there is to know about me you can pretty much find it on my website….that was the start of the whole Tila phenomenon afterall! haha!

Rock Confidential: What would you like everyone to know about Tila?
Tila Tequila: She can’t stand the winters, she has ADD, and she’s a very bad girl during the summertime. VERY BAD!